SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21Q27
HLFXGB21Q27 belongs to Halifax PLC in Diss, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21Q27 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | Q27 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Norwich Agencies (111570 |
| City | Diss |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HLFX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- Q27 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT code HLFXGB21Q27?
HLFXGB21Q27 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Norwich Agencies (111570, part of Halifax PLC in Diss, United Kingdom. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HLFXGB21Q27 stand for?
HLFX is the bank code of Halifax PLC, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and Q27 identifies the department Norwich Agencies (111570.
Do I need HLFXGB21Q27 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need HLFXGB21Q27.
How long does it take to send money to Halifax PLC?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21Q27?
HLFXGB21 is the main office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21Q27 is Norwich Agencies (111570. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21Q27 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21Q27 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21Q27 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.